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17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
    but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

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17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(A)

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13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
    so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
    for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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13 To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.(A)

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One who sends a message by the hand of a fool
    is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

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The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand(A)
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.(B)

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